This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Friday Vacation Station 'Food Wine & Travel' Show with IFWTWA covers Lansing, Michigan with travel writer Amy Piper, author of the new guide book "100 Things to Do in Lansing Before You Die." Read Amy's story about what to experience in Lansing during each of the four seasons: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/loving-lansing-michigan-through-the-seasons/

Learn more about Amy's book "100 Things to Do in Lansing Before You Die" published by Reedy Press: https://www.reedypress.com/shop/100-things-to-do-in-lansing-before-you-die/

Follow Amy's adventures on her blog "Follow the Piper" https://followthepiper.com/

Thanks to the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) for sponsoring this monthly Big Blend Radio show. Learn more: https://www.ifwtwa.org/ 

Travel Writer and Author Amy Piper - Experience Lansing, Michigan

This episode of Big Blend Radio goes behind the scenes of the equestrian world with Christy Wood, a World Champion horse trainer, carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations, and author of “Your Best Horse Show: A Guide for Managers and Exhibitors” and “Ranger: The Little Horse with a Big Heart.” Christy is also the owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California, where she offers riding instruction and trail rides in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada’s. 

Read her answers to our 10 "Equestrian Expert Insider" Questions here: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/christy-wood-equestrian-success-insider/

Equestrian Success Insider Conversation with Christy Wood

From Lions, Lizards & Elephants to Books & Vinyl, this episode of the Big Weekly Blend podcast celebrates this month's national and international holidays, pop culture, and historic happenings between Aug. 7-14, 2023

MUSIC PLAYLIST
* Listen on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bdfskedr
* Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/2p9s95vz

SEE THIS WEEK'S RELATED ARTICLES, PODCASTS, RECIPES: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/big-weekly-blend-podcast-august-7-14-2023/

Airing every Sunday, this Big Blend Radio show is a companion production of the Big Weekly Blend digital magazine. Follow it here: https://shows.acast.com/big-daily-blend

Big Weekly Blend - Lions, Lizards & Elephants, Books & Vinyl

On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Music Talks" show with Joey Stuckey, the Music Ambassador of Macon, Georgia, Joey draws on his extensive experience as a blind award-winning guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer, and sound engineer to share insights into the art and process of music production. 

From preparing for that first recording session and managing nerves, to budgeting, collaboration, and finding balance between creativity and perfectionism, Joey offers invaluable advice for both emerging and seasoned musicians. The conversation also reflects on the growth that comes from mistakes, the evolving role of home versus professional studios, and the importance of celebrating milestones like Joey’s inspiring Alive Day.

Learn more about Joey and his inspiring musical journey at https://www.joeystuckey.com/

What You’ll Learn in this Episode
- How to prepare for the recording studio and set realistic expectations
- Why budgeting and collaboration matter in music production
- The value of mistakes and celebrating creative milestones

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Joey Stuckey and His Journey
02:27 Preparing for the Recording Studio
09:32 Realistic Expectations in Music Production
16:09 The Role of Home Studios and Remote Collaboration
25:32 The Art of Communication in Music Production
36:35 The Role of a Producer vs. Engineer
38:22 Artistic Intent and the Creative Process
39:57 Understanding the Unconventional
41:30 Nerves and Performance Anxiety in Music
43:01 Creating a Comfortable Studio Environment
45:02 The Importance of Honest Feedback
46:32 The Growth Process in Music Production
47:24 Recognizing Diminishing Returns in Recording
49:20 The Balance of Creativity and Perfectionism
51:34 Embracing Mistakes and Learning from Detours
54:04 Celebrating Triumphs: Joey Stuckey's Alive Day

This episode is also featured on Big Blend Radio’s "Toast to The Arts," "Rants, Raves & Rock 'n Roll," and "Success Express" podcast channels. Explore and follow the Big Blend Radio Network of shows here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork

The Art of Recording Music - Insights from Joey Stuckey

Located in Central California’s Sequoia Country, Exeter is a charming, historic agricultural community and gateway community destination for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest. This Locals Insider panel discussion covers what it's like to live, work and play in Exeter, and features Sandy Blankenship – Executive Director of Exeter Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Teresa Boyce - Sr. Credit Assistant at Bank of the Sierra , Ben Garcia – Manager of Exeter Hobbies. Plus, Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of Exeter! Learn more about Exeter here: http://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/exeter-california/

Locals Insider Spotlight on Exeter in California's Sequoia Country

Textile artist, academic and brain injury survivor Deb Brandon discusses her beautiful new book, “Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe,” that weaves together the stories of 25 diverse world cultures by showcasing their unique take on textile art. More at www.DebBrandon.com
Featured music is 'Alive Again' by www.KimiaPMusic.com

Deb Brandon - Threads Around the World

On this episode, painter and rancher Alice Leese discusses her artistic process and shares her artist-in-residence experience in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Plus, Tanya Ortega, Founder of the National Parks Arts Foundation, discusses upcoming artist-in-residence opportunities. Featured music is "The Tide" by singer-songwriter www.WallyLawder.com. 
More at www.AliceLeese.com and www.NationalParksArtsFoundation.org

Artist Alice Leese in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

The Southern Florida rockers The Cravens discuss their brand new full length album “The Dark Side of Love” and recently released EP “Early Bird Special - Lost Demos 2009.” They also play a rockin' round of the board game Spontuneous "The Song Game." More: http://www.cravensongs.com/

The Cravens - The Dark Side of Love

It's all about fall events and activities in Tulare County, California. Home to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, the Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest. Guests from Sequoia Tourism Council include: Denise Alonzo - Sequoia National Forest, Sandy Blankenship – Exeter Chamber of Commerce, Donnette Silva Carter – Tulare Chamber of Commerce, Monte Reyes - Porterville Chamber of Commerce. Music is “California Days” by Josh Pfeiffer. More at https://www.discoverthesequoias.com/

Fall Adventures in California's Sequoia Country

Inns, beds and breakfast, and boutique hotels across the country have come together to launch STILL INN BUSINESS, a preparedness campaign created amid COVID-19 social distancing in show of small business camaraderie and economic optimism. This episode features 7 of the approximately 240+ properties. More at https://stillinnbusiness.com/

Featured guests include:
- Rebecca Gallagher of Historic Smithton Inn in Ephrata, PA
- Diane Rogers of Pinecrest Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, NC
- Nancy Skee of Olde Square Inn in Mount Joy, PA 
- Teresa Jacobson of Azalea Inn & Villas in Savannah, GA 
- Jeff Stanford of The Stanford Inn and Resort in Mendocino, CA 
- Dan Clark of Inn of the Turquoise Bear in Santa Fe, NM
- Marsha Burton of Inn at Woodhaven in Louisville, KY 

Featured music is “Ham & Eggs” from the album “Evangeline” by Blind Lemon Pledge. http://blindlemon-pledge.com/

Still INN Business - Seven Innkeepers on Big Blend Radio

What to do when a possible robocalled phones in the middle of an ambient guitar take?

Possible Robocaller

Select Big Blend Radio interviews that are featured in the digital, interactive Big Blend Radio & TV Magazine and Parks & Travel Magazine. Hosted by Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, mother-daughter travel team and publishers.

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